ASL, Deaf Studies and Interpreter Preparation

Our American Sign Language (ASL), Deaf Studies and Interpreter Preparation program offers a comprehensive education encompassing ASL learning, Deaf studies, and interpreter preparation—ensuring cultural understanding, communication accessibility, and equitable access to all aspects of life.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Interpreter Preparation

Deaf Studies
Interpreter Preparation

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ASL/Deaf Studies
Serena Stone, MA, CDI
serena.stone@phoenixcollege.edu

Interpreter Preparation
Michelle Monahan, MLS,
CI/CT/NIC:M, SC:L EDK12
602.285.7837
michelle.monahan
@phoenixcollege.edu

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Mon, Jan. 22 | 12:30 pm

Tue, Jan. 23 | 8 pm

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Why Phoenix College?

Those hoping to study American Sign Language (ASL) and work in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities can turn to Phoenix College — offering the only Deaf Studies and Interpreter Preparation Programs (IPP) in Maricopa County.

PC offers an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) and Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Interpreter Preparation, as well as a CCL in Deaf Studies. All ASL instructors are Deaf, offering a language immersion approach, and all IPP instructors are nationally certified interpreters. PC students may also use the ASL/IPP Lab — the only ASL Lab facility in Arizona that is available to students and the public studying for the interpreter exams.

Next Steps

Discuss a schedule with an academic advisor inside the Hannelly Enrollment Center (HC) at our historic, centrally located campus. For more information on these programs, you may also contact our office (602.285.7190) or attend one of our information sessions!

ASL, Deaf Studies and Interpreter Preparation

Associate Degrees and University Transfer

Certificates

Mon, Jan. 22 | 12:30 pm

Why Phoenix College?

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